'It's like Christmas,' says marcher as thousands in Harare call for Robert Mugabe's removal

Thousands of people are marching in Zimbabwe's capital Harare to demand the removal of Robert Mugabe from power after nearly four decades.

The euphoric crowds, including people of all races, hope the turnout will speed up the official end of Mr Mugabe's rule, which is widely blamed for the collapse of an economy that was once one of Africa's wealthiest.